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The Provision of Research on CEPA Article 21 and CTPP Article 23.4 - Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) In Japan

FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

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Award

08 Feb 2022 at 05:42

TenderAmendment

14 Dec 2021 at 02:33

TenderAmendment

02 Dec 2021 at 02:59

Tender

02 Dec 2021 at 02:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, based in London, sought proposals for a tender titled "The Provision of Research on CEPA Article 21 and CTPP Article 23.4 - Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) In Japan." This procurement, classified under research services, was published on 2 December 2021 and has a contract value of £75,000, with a minimum value of £60,000. The tender period closed on 15 December 2021, and the resulting contract was set to commence on 20 December 2021, concluding on 31 March 2022. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, appropriate for lower-threshold services.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses that specialise in research services, particularly those focusing on women's economic empowerment or related areas. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed with them in mind. Companies experienced in economic analysis, international trade agreements, and gender studies will find this tender particularly relevant, positioning them to contribute meaningfully to the United Kingdom's initiatives in reinforcing women's roles in economic development within Japan.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Research on CEPA Article 21 and CTPP Article 23.4 - Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) In Japan

Notice Description

The British Embassy, Tokyo, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) is looking to appoint an organisation to undertake research on Women's Economic Empowerment (WEE) in line with the United Kingdom government's commitment to UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Chapter 21 "Trade and Women's Economic Empowerment" and the United Kingdom government's future commitment to Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Article 23.4 "Women and Economic Growth". Further details on the requirement including how to submit your proposal are set out in the attached RFP Documentation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-669650d5-a293-45bb-abe2-d21c0fc7bca0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01d3733b-8a1a-4df7-8b3e-bf26a657e7ad
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£72,597 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
10 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2AH
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BEHVIORAL INSIGHTS (US

Further Information

Notice Documents

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